Big Idea: God is compassionate and wants us to show compassion to others even if they’re different from us.
Bible Basis: Luke 10:25-37
Key Verse: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength and with all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’” Luke 10:27.
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN
Simply ask your child to share one good thing that happened today or this week (thumbs up) and one not-so-good thing (thumbs down). This is a great way to share celebrations and struggles with one another.
BIBLE LESSON VIDEO
ASK THESE QUESTIONS
For younger kids:
Who do you think was a neighbor to the hurt man? Why?
Why do you think the priest and Levite didn’t help the hurt man?
For older kids:
Who do you think was a neighbor to the hurt man? Why?
What do you think Jesus was trying to tell people through this parable?
REFLECT AND RESPOND
After the video, have your child pick one or more of the prompts on the GO! Home Guide.
Prayer Station prompt: Think of someone who is different from you or someone you have trouble getting along with. Write a prayer asking God to help you show compassion to that person.
Journal Station prompt: Think of all the people in your life who might need help with something. Write down some ways that you could show compassion or love to those people.
Bible Station prompt: Read it for yourself: Luke 10:25–37. Write to God your favorite part of the parable. Tell Him why you liked it.
Art Station prompt: Draw a picture of a way that you can show compassion to someone this week. Underneath the picture, write this week’s verse: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
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CLOSING PRAYER
Dear God, Thank you for being compassionate to me and forgiving all my sins. Help me to be compassionate to my neighbors. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
DURING THE WEEK
Read in the Bible the story that was the basis for this week’s lesson:
Luke 10:25-37
Do more of the activities listed above with your child.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?
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